The Modified M-plasty Approach to Mastectomy: Avoiding the Lateral Dog-ear
| Autor: | Farid Meybodi, MD, FRACS, My Pham, MD, MS, Negin Sedaghat, MD, FRACS, Elisabeth Elder, MD, FRACS, James French, MD, FRACS |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2022 |
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| Zdroj: | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, Vol 10, Iss 2, p e4116 (2022) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2169-7574 00000000 |
| DOI: | 10.1097/GOX.0000000000004116 |
| Popis: | Summary:. Postmastectomy “dog-ears” are cosmetically displeasing, can contribute to a poorly fitting bra, and may cause discomfort for patients. They occur most commonly in patients with high body mass index and/or large breasts and can be challenging to manage. To avoid the lateral dog-ear following simple mastectomy, we describe the M-plasty with the addition of a lipodermal flap. We demonstrate that the addition of a lipodermal flap not only flattens the lateral contour of the chest wall but also facilitates a tension-free closure. This helps reduce wound-healing issues in high-risk patients with multiple comorbidities, high body mass index, and large breast size. |
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